President John Dramani Mahama has signalled that his administration will undertake a cabinet reshuffle as part of efforts to strengthen governance and provide additional opportunities for qualified individuals to serve in government.
Speaking during the Reset Tour and Citizens’ Engagement in the Volta Region on Friday, July 17, the President said his government would continue to make changes where necessary while maintaining a lean and efficient administration.
“There’ll be reshuffles and reshuffles and reshuffles, so just stand in readiness. Who knows, your turn will come and you’ll be invited to serve,” President Mahama said.
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The President’s remarks suggest that further adjustments to his administration are likely as the government evaluates performance and seeks to improve service delivery.
Although he did not indicate when the next cabinet reshuffle would take place or which ministries could be affected, Mahama encouraged party members and public servants to remain prepared for future opportunities to contribute to national development.
Lean government
President Mahama also defended his administration’s decision to operate with a smaller government, saying the policy has helped reduce waste and improve efficiency.
According to him, the number of presidential staff, advisers and other officials at the Presidency has been reduced significantly.
“We’ve kept it lean and mean, and that is how we’re able to cut down some of the waste,” he stated.
Mahama disclosed that the number of officials at the Presidency has been reduced from about 300 to just over 200, describing the move as part of broader efforts to reduce government expenditure.
The President further revealed that his administration has maintained a ceiling of 60 ministers, with several ministries operating without deputy ministers.
He added that all Regional Coordinating Councils are also functioning without deputy regional ministers as part of measures to lower the cost of governance.
According to Mahama, the streamlined structure reflects his government’s commitment to prudent public spending while ensuring efficient public service delivery.
The President said reducing the size of government remains a key pillar of his administration’s governance reforms under the Reset Agenda.